Swedish official home-preparedness guidance asks households to plan for at least a week. The useful task is to translate that aim into ordinary routines for water, food, warmth and communication.
Use the current official source
The Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency publishes practical guidance, with national crisis information linked through official channels. Older links using the MSB name may redirect to the current agency website. Read the original scope and local information rather than relying on an old translated image or a shopping list without context.
- Save the current agency page.
- Find your municipality's official information channel.
Make the week manageable
Plan familiar meals and accessible storage, adding to reserves gradually. Include personal hygiene, suitable lighting, communication and any pet needs. Water for drinking is only part of the requirement; cooking, washing and individual care need additional thought. Use professional advice for medicines and equipment rather than extending stocks or battery connections on your own.
- Check what you can lift and open.
- Rotate food through everyday use.
Include community and departure
Talk with neighbours about safe agreed support and keep important contacts on paper. Ask local services about help if you cannot meet essential needs. A week of supplies does not replace evacuation instructions or guarantee a particular time for restoration. Keep a manageable departure bag separate from the larger home reserve.
- Follow official alerts during a real incident.
- Review the plan after changes in care or housing.
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